The Hirdaramani legacy began in 1890 when, at just 16, Parmanand Hirdaramani set up the first Hirdaramani retail store in Fort, Colombo. He made a name for himself in the early 1900s by introducing the concept of same-day tailoring to passengers of cruise liners that docked at the Colombo Harbour. The innovative Hirdaramani spirit took flight, emerging from these small beginnings to steadily become the one-stop manufacturing hub and diversified group that it is today.

Hirdaramani Industries Ltd is relocated from Maharagama to Kahathuduwa. Hirdaramani Group moves its head office to World Trade Centre, Colombo.

2002

A state-of-the-art Design Development Centre is set up in Maharagama and Star Packaging is established in Kaduwela.

2003

Investment in Hilton Colombo Residence, a modern multi-storey apartment and shopping complex.

2004

Hirdaramani Embroidery and H&T Printing plants are established in Maharagama.

2005

The Group acquires all shares in Desmondspencer held by Desmonds & Sons (UK) to form the Hirdaramani - Mercury Apparel Cluster.

2006

Green Channel Facilities awarded to the group.

2008

Hirdaramani launches the Long Island Clothing Co, re-entering the retail market, as well as H-One Pvt Ltd, venturing into the IT sector.

2009

'Mihila', the Group’s first eco-factory opens for operation. Mihila is also awarded LEED Gold from the US Green Building Council.

2010

Partnered with Vidullanka (Pvt) Ltd in March for a venture in sustainable power generation using hydroelectricity. A similar initiative was undertaken for power generation using wind energy, in partnership with Akbar Brothers and Debug Computers in June.

2012

Hirdaramani 'Mihila' Factory First Apparel Factory in Asia to be certified CarbonNeutral®